“The virtuous will be sure to speak uprightly; but those whose speech is upright may not be virtuous.”
Quote by Confucius
Author
Confucius
Confucius, also known as Kong Qiu or Zhongni, was a great philosopher, educator, and politician during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. He advocated for benevolence, rule of propriety, and the doctrine of the mean, and his thoughts have had a profound impact on Chinese and world culture. more
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